Appalachian Trail - County Road
October Mountain State Forest
Washington, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Snowshoeing | Hiking
October Mountain Reservoir 317 Woodland Road, Washington, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
October Mountain State Forest
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Low Visitation
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Scenic View
- Water Access
- Water Views
Entrance road to October Mountain Reservoir
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About October Mountain Reservoir
The October Mountain Reservoir is a waterbody located within October Mountain State Forest in Washington, Massachusetts. The reservoir is surrounded by hiking trails and adds to the state forest's abundance of outdoor recreation offerings. Picnic tables, grills, and beach areas provide several options for resting or eating while exploring October Mountain or utilizing the reservoir. Additionally, visitors can access the water from the beach areas, which can be used for launching a boat, shoreline fishing, or swimming.
With a perimeter of roughly 2 miles, October Mountain Reservoir can provide a serene paddling journey. The area typically sees low visitation and comprises a dense forest, which creates a quiet, peaceful ambiance unique to Western Massachusetts. Visitors can expect to find numerous animal species, including beavers, deer, bears, herons, hawks, and potentially moose. Prospective anglers can expect abundant largemouth bass, which dominate the reservoir's fish population.
October Mountain Reservoir can be accessed from West Branch Road, in Washington. Notably, October Mountain is 16,500 acres, making it the largest state forest in Massachusetts, and a haven for Berkshires hiking, hunting, fishing, and exploring. As a state forest, October Mountain is owned and managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Their website attached below lists site-specific rules and updates.
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
The parking area at October Mountain Reservoir is a hard-packed gravel lot with no formal accessible parking spaces. There is no direct path from the parking lot to the reservoir, as visitors must walk across the grassy fields between the two. To access the grassy fields, visitors must walk between a set of rocks at the edge of the parking lot. The gap between the rocks is between 2 and 3 feet wide. The grass field between the lot and the reservoir is also occasionally uneven.
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Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
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